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Thursday, June 2, 2022

  • Location Delta Park MAX Station - Please Register!! , Delta Park MAX Station

    Organizer Aster Moulton

    User-uploaded image for Bike the Levees: Explore historic Vanport & Portland's flood safety system

    Time Thu, Jun 2, 2022, 5:30 PM

    Time details Meet at 5:30pm for food and introductions. Ride starts at 6:00pm

    Loop Ride is a loop

    Bike the Levees is a tour of Portland's hidden flood protection system, and the silenced histories of the Vanport Flood of 1948. Did you know there are 27-miles of levees along the lower Columbia River? These levees reduce the risk of flooding for tens of thousands of jobs and households, places of cultural and historical significance, and hundreds of acres of parks and natural areas. Bike the Levees is a unique opportunity to learn about this hidden infrastructure, as well as the History of the Vanport Flood of 1948 – a tragic event that displaces thousands of residents. Learn how partners are working together to improve the flood protection system and reduce the risk of catastrophic flood events in the future. Details - Food and refreshments included! - Bring your own bike - 5.5 mile ride Register online to participate in this year’s Bike the Levees Event: https://www.mcdd.org/event/bike-the-levees/ Bike the Levees is brought to you by: Multnomah County Drainage District, the Community Cycling Center, Vanport Mosaic, the Columbia Slough Watershed Council, and Verde

    Email amoulton@mcdd.org

    Website Register for Event Here

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